Frederick Smith, 2nd Baron Colwyn
Frederick John Vivian (Ian) Smith, 2nd Baron Colwyn of Denbighshire (26 Nov. 1914 – 29 May 1966) was the son of the Honourable Frederick Henry Smith, and grandson of Frederick Smith, 1st Baron Colwyn. He was a stockbroker and during World War II a captain of the 2nd Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. He sustained an injury during his military service.[1]
He inherited the baronetcy from his grandfather when his father predeceased the first Baron Colwyn.
He married 3 times: firstly, in 1940, to Miriam Gwendoline Ferguson. They divorced in 1951. Secondly, in 1952, to Hermoine Sophia O’Bryen Hoare. They divorced in 1954. Thirdly, in 1955 to Beryl Reddington.[2]
With his first wife he had a son Ian Anthony who succeeded to the title on the death of his father in 1966.[2]
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| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Baron Colwyn 1914–1966 |
Succeeded by Anthony Hamilton-Smith |
